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Where to visit in Yuksam
1. Dubdhi Gompa
Dubdhi (the Hermit's Cell), was founded by Lhatsun Chempo and built
in 1701, making it one of the Sikkim's oldest gompas (monastry).
It is specially opened during special Buddhist festivals. You may
be able to get permission to enter from the monk in the village
and at other times. There are two monastries. The first one is a
double storey stone and wood edifice with intricate carving on the
façade. The walls are covered with paintings of particularly
wrathful deities, and there is a painting of the wheel of life in
an upstairs chamber. The second monastery is a lovely single storey
stone and wood building. This second monastery is dedicated to the
protector deities of the region. The people of Yuksam make an offering
of newly harvested food crops every season to thank these deities
for their blessings. The Head Monk has the power to divert hailstorms,
cyclones and other natural calamities with the recitation of Mantras.
This helps in saving the crops from getting destroyed.
2. Forest Rest House
- Department of Forest, Environment and Wildlife, Government of
Sikkim
- Officials of Sikkim and workshop participants can apply for permit
to stay there.
 3.
Lake Kartuk
This legendary 'male' river is named after one of the three monks.
The small but beautiful Kartok Lake is a nice place to spend a quiet
moment. Beside the lake, there is a small prayer house which opens
only in the month of February. This is because the lake was founded
in February. During this period, locals especially Buddhists will
pray with the monks.
 4.
Wild Life Interpretation Centre
This centre issues permits for tourist entry. Activities in this
centre include performances, painting competitions, quiz competitions,
and debates. This centre also has a museum that houses locally-made
bamboo artifacts e.g. arrow and bow, fish basket. There is also
a small local orchids green house.
5. Norbugang
The first king of Sikkim was coronated here on the throne made of
stones close to the Norbugang monastry and the chorten. The footprint
of one of the lamas, Latsun Chembo, who consecrated the king can
also be seen close to the throne.
 6.
Phambrong Waterfalls
Though not as majestic as the Khanchendzonga Waterfalls, Phambrong
Waterfalls offers a spectacular sight. These waterfalls are located
about 10 kilometres away from Tashiding towards Yuksam.
7. Khangchendzonga Waterfalls
The Khangchendzonga Waterfalls are located about 15 kilometres away
from Peiling on the way to Yuksam. The thunder of the icy cold water
cascading down the granite rocks resounds in the surrounding. The
sound is so loud that it is impossible to hear each other. A mist
of water droplets from the waterfall lies suspended in the air and
this can make your clothes cold and moist.
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